FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Roof



Wiring Harness, Roof







Changing

NOTE: If the car is fitted with a radio other than a Saab original radio, check that the customer has the radio code before you begin work.

1. Disconnect the negative lead of the battery.
2. Remove the left side trim in the luggage compartment.
3. Remove the headlining.
4. Mark all connectors meticulously before unplugging them from their components.
5. Unplug the connector at the rear LH wheel housing.
6. Cautiously detach the wiring harness so as not to spoil those cable ties, etc., that are to be re-used.
7. Run the new wiring harness the same way as the old one and fasten it in the same manner. Make sure that all grommets seal properly.
8. Plug the connectors to their components. In case of doubt, check against the wiring diagrams and component lists pertaining to the system you are working on.
9. Put the connector back together.
10. Re-fit the headlining and the luggage compartment lining.
11. Connect the negative lead to the battery. Reset the clock and program in the radio code if there is one.

IMPORTANT:
- Fasten the wiring harness correctly so that there is no risk of it scraping or rattling.
- Check all rubber grommets to minimize the risk of leakage.

NOTE: Spray all the connectors with "Kontakt 61" to prevent corrosion; clean all the grounding points and apply vaseline.